With a new restaurant opening seemingly every other week in the District, locals hoping to become a regular somewhere have more choices than ever. And sometimes it can be a little decorative flair — like perfect stemware, sassy bathroom wallpaper or a cozy chair — that catches your eye and keeps you coming back for more. Take this quiz to see how many of these restaurants, both new and old, you can name based on subtle decor details.
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Since coming above ground in 2011, this petite, graffiti-covered shop has been satiating ramen enthusiasts’ needs in D.C.’s Atlas District.
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Between fancy cocktails at this subterranean bar off of 14th Street, take a moment to gawk at its NSFW bathroom wallpaper. (Is that why the line is always so long?)
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Crates collected at D.C. farmers markets deck the walls at this warehouse-meets-sweets-factory in Northeast D.C. near Union Market.
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A quaint place to meet and grab a bite, this corner shop in Bloomingdale offers a Natty Boh and sausage combo. It also quells Washingtonians’ hunger for half-smokes with a sense of humor.
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Alright, here's a tough one: This rowhouse-turned-cafe in Mount Pleasant (with a “No Electronics Allowed” sign in the dining room) uses toy animals in lieu of table numbers so the staff can keep track of your order.
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The cocktails get turned up to 11 at this laid-back bar in Columbia Heights. And don’t forget to sneak a peek at the bat-themed bathroom wallpaper.
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These vintage glasses inspired by trading cards have made quite the splash at this Italian-leaning neighborhood restaurant in Bloomingdale.
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This coffee shop, located in a 135-year-old building in Shaw, features worn-in couches and chairs, plus a sleek bar for customers to perch with their laptops.
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Patrons are encouraged to treat themselves to a night of luxury at this chef-owned restaurant on Barracks Row.
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Sporting retro pink vinyl chairs and cosmic-themed tabletops, this bakery in Columbia Heights serves vegan and gluten-free treats to its customers.
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Things can get a bit sticky after dunking this H Street restaurant’s tater tots into their trademark spicy mayonnaise.
